GameStop is moving into what CEO Paul Raines describes as phase “3.0,” which will see the retailer focus on “gaming-adjacent” fields such as smartphones and tablets. This means the chain will be less reliant on video games.

GameStop is taking pre-orders for a Nintendo 2DS system exclusive to the chain in the US. It’s “Peach Pink,” and will run you $129.99 and comes with a Disney Magical World carrying case, the game itself releases on April 11 for 2DS, 3DS, and 3DS XL systems. The Peach Pink 2DS will be releases alongside […]

GameStop is growing its electronics business by investing between $35-$40 million into a new line of tech-orientated stores. The retailer hopes to open some 400 sites before the end of the next fiscal year.

GameStop has confirmed the existence of its Never Walk a Trade program, which allows outlets flexibility in trade-in values to price match local offers. The retailer told Gamespot that North American store managers and associates can now provide “the most valuable trade-in offers against all competitors”.

GameStop has closed the streaming tech firm Spawn Labs it acquired in 2011, because consumers haven’t adopted cloud gaming to the point it’s a sustainable business. Speaking with Gamespot, VP of investor relations Matt Hodges said the firm’s cloud business will focus on selling subscription cards for PlayStation Now and the like. “While cloud-based delivery […]